HSD 006 vs HSD SC6
The HSD SC6's output is 1.0 mV against the HSD 006's 1.1 mV, its compliance 15 cu against 12 cu, and its tracking force 2.0 g against 2.4 g. Both share cartridge type (MC).
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The EMT HSD 006 is a stereo moving-coil (MC) phono cartridge designed for hi-fi use, built around EMT’s traditional stereo MC generator and a newly developed aluminum body. It uses a Super Fine Line stylus and aluminum cantilever, and is known for its high output and compatibility with standard MM/MC phono stages when loaded correctly. The model appears to still be sold by multiple retailers, but it is also referred to as an ‘entry’ model in EMT’s current cartridge range.
Phono cartridge specifications
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The closest alternatives on specs, description and the systems they turn up in, with the specs they share set side by side.
The HSD SC6's output is 1.0 mV against the HSD 006's 1.1 mV, its compliance 15 cu against 12 cu, and its tracking force 2.0 g against 2.4 g. Both share cartridge type (MC).
The MC Cadenza Mono's output is 0.5 mV against the HSD 006's 1.1 mV and its tracking force 2.5 g against 2.4 g. Both share compliance (12 cu) and cartridge type (MC).
The Concept MC's output is 0.4 mV against the HSD 006's 1.1 mV, its compliance 9 cu against 12 cu, and its tracking force 2.1 g against 2.4 g. Both share cartridge type (MC).
The Dorian's output is 0.6 mV against the HSD 006's 1.1 mV and its tracking force 1.9 g against 2.4 g. Both share compliance (12 cu) and cartridge type (MC).
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